Basil Lemonade
Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place lemon juice, honey, and basil in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pass through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Add water and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and additional basil leaves.
Notes
To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.4mg